Glucose test

Diabetes
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I've just had a glucose tolerance test and it has come back as being faults which I'm guessing is a good thing. So I guess my question would be is it possible to still have blood sugar problems if this test comes back okay? My ac-1 test was slightly elevated at 5.8. The reason why I'm wondering is I've been having a lot of vision problems for the past few months and my doctor thought it would had something to do with blood sugar. Thank you if you can help I really appreciate it.

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HbA1c of 5.8% is fantastic. 

if this was my result than I would have nothing to worry about.

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Hypothyroid disease can also cause vision problems and has many overlapping symptoms with diabetes.  You should get a full thyroid panel done next time you get blood work.

Also, neck problems caused by whiplash or even cold weather can result in vision problems.

Im not trying to minmize your concern, just rule out some of the simpler things.

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5.8 is within normal range (5-8)

was this a one-off test or a 3mth test?

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It was the three month

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I'm afraid, mollymoos, that you are mistaken.  A HbA1c level of 5.8% is just inside the realms of pre-diabetes.

A non-diabetic would have a HbA1c level of 5.6% or lower.

A pre-diabetic would have a HbA1c level between 5.7% and 6.4%.

A diabetic would have a HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher.

A HbA1c test is ALWAYS a 3 months test.

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I'm afraid, seangreen420, that you are mistaken.  A HbA1c level of 5.8% is NOT fantastic.  It indicates that the person who had the test MAY well be already suffering with pre-diabetes.

A non-diabetic would have a HbA1c level of 5.6% or lower.

A pre-diabetic would have a HbA1c level between 5.7% and 6.4%.

A diabetic would have a HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher.

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Thank you

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Mick, are you in the US? They recently lowered the ranges recently in the US. They used to be a little higher. So now more people get diagnosed than before. 

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Hi, MtViewCatherine,

No, ma'am, I'm on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Although the figures I quoted have only recently been given as guideline for diagnosis of diabetes and pre-diabetes, the figures have been used by endocrinologists for about 20 years now.

http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/its-final-new-ada-guidelines-urge-a1c-test-for-diabetes-diagnosis/

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diagnosis/

 Mick

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P.S. Please don't be offended, or alarmed, at the 'x's'.  It's merely a logo, of sorts, that I've been using for about the last 40 years.

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I have no actual medical knowledge except that I am diabetic Type 2 myself. My guess would be that if you have had a glucose tolerance test that has come back OK then your blood sugar should be fine. It may be worth asking your doctor why they though your vision problems were related to blood sugar. Don't be afraid to ask these questions if you do not understand.

Take care and keep in touch

Sarah

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Hi Mick, thanks for the links. I saw that your note was on hold for moderation. Please feel free to mail me privately, any information that was removed.

Thanks so much. 

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There are a number of things that can cause vision problems.  1st is age related. 2nd can be Vitamin or mineral deficiency. Then comes medication side effects.  Main bad drugs are aspirin, cannibis, any blood thinners, acid blockers.  Focus on adding lots of fresh vegetables, A multi mineral, a multi B vitamin, a mult vitamin, 1 natural E vitamin, a vitamin A 1 per week,  a cinnamon with chromium.  Do eye exercises twice a day; i.e. put a finger up close and focus close then far away as fast as you can for about 2  minutes.  Let me know if things improve.   Regards, John

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You're awesome man! Thank you and I'll be trying this

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